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C05

Non-billable

Malignant neoplasm of palate

C05 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malignant neoplasm of palate. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as C05.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
C00-D49
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

C00-D49 Neoplasms

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2)

Use additional code

  • •code to identify:
  • •alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • •history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • •tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • •tobacco use (Z72.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code C05?
C05 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malignant neoplasm of palate". It falls under C00-D49 Neoplasms.
Is C05 a billable code?
No — C05 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as C05.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of C05?
C05 has 5 more specific child codes, including C05.0, C05.1, C05.2.
What is excluded from C05?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Kaposi's sarcoma of palate (C46.2).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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